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Middleton Storage Unit to Be Demolished After Three-Day Lithium Ion Battery Blaze

Fire chiefs plan to knock down the unstable building to safely extinguish remaining hotspots before launching an assessment of customer losses.

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Overview

  • The fire began on June 18 and has burned for three days, forcing crews to fight externally after the roof collapsed on Thursday
  • No injuries have been reported, but many customers lost irreplaceable personal items and family keepsakes stored inside
  • Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service will carry out a controlled demolition to reach and douse lingering fires in the structurally unsafe unit
  • Road closures remain in place and residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as smoke continues to affect the area
  • Storage World will contact affected customers by Friday afternoon to assess damage and outline the next steps for recovery